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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Shameless Charlatan
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 27% Treasure 18% Burn 9% Control 9% Flash 9% Fling 9% Spellslinger 9% Theft 9%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3933 Current Rank
#4052 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan.

Cadira vs Livaan/Shameless Charlatan vs Tasha vs Minsc&Boo | Baldur's Gate Gameplay | SmoothBrainEDH

Cadira vs Livaan/Shameless Charlatan vs Tasha vs Minsc&Boo | Baldur's Gate Gameplay | SmoothBrainEDH

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+100% Synergy $1.50
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+98% Synergy $0.06
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+97% Synergy $0.08
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+94% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan's abilities and overall game plan.

Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+53% Synergy $1.04
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+41% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.31
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+28% Synergy $0.84
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+25% Synergy $1.53
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+25% Synergy $7.65
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+25% Synergy $2.51
Rowdy Research Rowdy Research
+24% Synergy $0.16
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+24% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+23% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+21% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.21
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+19% Synergy $0.20
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+14% Synergy $12.64
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $1.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.83
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.69
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+1% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-2% Synergy $1.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $43.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+19% Synergy $1.59
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+19% Synergy $5.62
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+19% Synergy $0.53
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+18% Synergy $1.27
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+18% Synergy $0.61
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+18% Synergy $0.28
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+18% Synergy $0.85
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+18% Synergy $0.19
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+17% Synergy $0.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $1.85
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+12% Synergy $0.28
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $3.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+3% Synergy $21.80
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
0% Synergy $0.14
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $0.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+35% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+21% Synergy $11.42
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+18% Synergy $0.09
See Double See Double
+17% Synergy $0.45
Fling Fling
+16% Synergy $0.07
Twinferno Twinferno
+15% Synergy $0.15
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+10% Synergy $0.41
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-35% Synergy $1.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan's game plan and control the board.

Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+26% Synergy $0.93
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $36.04
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+16% Synergy $1.78
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+12% Synergy $0.23
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $1.96
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $2.35
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.98
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.86
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $4.78
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
-20% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $4.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+16% Synergy $2.78
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+14% Synergy $1.14
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+22% Synergy $0.69
Vesuva Vesuva
+18% Synergy $3.90
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+30% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+25% Synergy $0.43
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+23% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
0% Synergy $1.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-19% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+24% Synergy $3.68
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+18% Synergy $14.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.52
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+15% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+13% Synergy $3.67
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+13% Synergy $0.69
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+12% Synergy $2.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.64
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $10.40
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $17.00
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-4% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan.

Faceless One Shameless Charlatan Faceless One // Shameless Charlatan
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dungeon Delver Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dungeon Delver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Feywild Visitor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Gut, True Soul Zealot Feywild Visitor Gut, True Soul Zealot // Feywild Visitor
Gut, True Soul Zealot Sword Coast Sailor Gut, True Soul Zealot // Sword Coast Sailor
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Guild Artisan Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Guild Artisan
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Street Urchin Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Street Urchin
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Tavern Brawler Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Tavern Brawler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Clan Crafter Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Clan Crafter
Amber Gristle O'Maul Sword Coast Sailor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Sword Coast Sailor
Gut, True Soul Zealot Clan Crafter Gut, True Soul Zealot // Clan Crafter
Faceless One Candlekeep Sage Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Halana, Kessig Ranger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Halana, Kessig Ranger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Brothers Yamazaki Brothers Yamazaki
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Haunted One Haunted One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier